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<p>With regards to the National Health Service in Scotland, as healthcare is a devolved
issue, the Department cannot comment.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England commissions specialised
neurological services at a national level, including those with muscle-wasting conditions.
The neurosciences service specification sets out what designated specialised providers
must have in place to offer evidence-based, safe and effective care. Patients should
have access to a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to assess, diagnose and provide support.
The MDT will include neuromuscular consultants, neuromuscular physiotherapists, psychologists,
specialist nurses, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other
health professionals.</p><p> </p><p>The specification further sets out that neuromuscular
clinics need to identify those at risk of respiratory problems and refer for specialist
respiratory assessment and monitoring.</p><p> </p><p>The specification can be found
at the following link:</p><p>www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/d04-neurosci-spec-neuro.pdf</p><p><br>
A separate specification covers services for children.</p><p><br> <a href="http://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf"
target="_blank">www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/e09-paedi-neurology.pdf</a></p><p>
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